Only One Jacqueline Novogratz, but Her Lessons are Many and for All April 13, 2011, 0 Comments and 12 Reactions There can only be one Jacqueline Novogratz. And no, this is not a hagiography; there is no need to relentlessly emphasize how rare of a person she is: intelligent yet […]

The Sex Trafficking Shoe-Down

April 13, 2011, 1 Comment and 7 Reactions In 2008, we watched Iraqi news correspondent Muntader-al-Zaidi fling his shoes at the then American president, George W. Bush. “This is from the wid …

Invisible Children and the Adventures of My Tribal Best Friend

March 23, 2011, 1 Comment and 6 Reactions Liz Bassler (far right) and some of her Invisible Children SoCal Roadie team members. A wise person once told me, “It’s good to have all kinds of …

How-to: Shift Mindsets and Eradicate Landlessness

March 11, 2011, 1 Comment and 3 Reactions After more than a decade meeting with government officials and families in rural areas of the developing world, I have yet to encounter anyone who wou …

Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle! March 2, 2011, 0 Comments and 6 Reactions There is never a bad time to pay homage to one of the world’s greatest inventions: the bicycle. Portable, environmentally efficient, and good for the body and soul, it is […]

26 Resources for Social Good Jobs February 28, 2011, 1 Comment and 26 Reactions My goal is to see more people growing more social businesses. Most of you are entrepreneurs, business owners and intrapreneurs working hard to create change. But some of you are […]

Hotel Cascade Dades and The Berber Way February 16, 2011, 0 Comments and 8 Reactions Hotels are arguably one of the longest-standing social enterprises. Began by families as a way to support a household, they continue to compete with major chains by offering the unique […] Presumed Abundance: A Gamechanger for Investors & Entrepreneurs April 9, 2010, 1 Comment and 29 Reactions Scarcity can be a very nasty thing. People war over scarce resources: oil, water, investment capital. For social entrepreneurs and impact investors, the war is not life-or-death, but it often […]

A Different Kind of Donation: Facebook Application Raising Awareness and Funds for U.S. Microfinance April 9, 2010, 1 Comment and 10 Reactions Aside from money and time, the things that people donate are often, well, unwanted. Used running shoes, clunker cars, and out-of-style clothing aren’t something that people actually miss once they’re […] Whistle While You Work March 27, 2010, 0 Comments and 15 Reactions Here’s something short and sweet to cure you of your workaholic blues during the recession. These four Ghanian postal workers use the sounds of their machinery to demonstrate how to […]

Why (I Hope) I’m Going to Microfinance USA 2010 March 26, 2010, 0 Comments and 0 Reactions When I first found out about this year’s Microfinance USA conference from my friends over at California-based microlender Opportunity Fund, I wanted to go for one reason and one reason […]

Hey High School: Take Your Best Moon Shot March 11, 2010, 2 Comments and 5 Reactions One of the greatest challenges of being a teacher is trying to convince your students why they should care about anything that you write on the blackboard. You have to […] What I’ve Learned from the Unreasonable Institute March 9, 2010, 3 Comments and 17 Reactions If you haven’t heard of the Unreasonable Institute, you will. The Unreasonable Institute attracts, incubates, and finances young social entrepreneurs with bold ideas to change the world. Dan, Teju, Vladimir, […]